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1. www.lancastercastle.com › historyHistory - Lancaster Castle

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   The Castle’s Dark History. A glimpse into the history of Lancaster Castle and its use as a place of punishment offers a revealing insight into the nation’s changing attitudes towards crime in general, as well as religious and cultural beliefs through the centuries. Find out more… Royal Visitors

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     Out of 200 executions at Lancaster Castle, only 43 were for...

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3. adventuringhistorian.wordpress.com › 2015/06/20Lancaster Castle: Punishment, Executions and The English ...

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   Jun 20, 2015 · Today I made a trip up to the historic town of Lancaster, primarily for a tour of Lancaster castle. Also know as John O’ Gaunt’s castle, it features a dark insight into the history of trials and ruthless, harsh punishments and death sentences that where handed out and took place at the castle.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lancaster_CastleLancaster Castle - Wikipedia

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   Lancaster Castle is a medieval castle and former prison in Lancaster in the English county of Lancashire. Its early history is unclear, but it may have been founded in the 11th century on the site of a Roman fort overlooking a crossing of the River Lune .

5. www.lancasterguardian.co.uk › heritage-and-retroLancaster's gruesome history as the north's 'hanging town'

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   Sep 11, 2020 · Prior to 1834 there as many as 20 felonies, not just murder, that typically resulted in execution. Of the 213 hangings between 1800 and 1865 only 43 (20 per cent) were for murder. Forty-four people suffered for burglary, others for highway robbery, uttering, arson and sheep and horse theft.

6. www.historic-uk.com › HistoryMagazine › DestinationsThe History of Lancaster

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   The court at the castle handed out more death sentences than any other in the country. The town earned the nickname ‘Hanging Town’. Executions were frequent, and, from the early 19th century took place outside the castle walls, often with crowds of more than 5000 gathering to witness the spectacle.

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7. knightstemplar.co › lancaster-castle-legacyLancaster Castle: Legacy, History, and Cultural Significance

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   Lancaster Castle, built on the site of a Roman fort, has a rich and varied history dating back almost 1,000 years. Originally constructed in the 11th century, the castle has witnessed numerous events that have shaped the course of English history.

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   When was Lancaster Castle built?

   • Lancaster Castle is a medieval castle and former prison in Lancaster in the English county of Lancashire. Its early history is unclear, but it may have been founded in the 11th century on the site of a Roman fort overlooking a crossing of the River Lune. In 1164 the Honour of Lancaster, including the castle, came under royal control.

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   What is Lancaster Castle famous for?

   • The castle has around a thousand years of rich history. It has been involved in conflict – it was attacked by Robert Bruce and besieged by Royalists in the English Civil War on more than one occasion. Bonnie Prince Charlie is reported to have stayed in Lancaster during the Jacobite uprising in 1745. The castle has a long judicial history.

   The History of Lancaster

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   Was Lancaster Castle a foreboding place?

   • Lancaster Castle was a foreboding place. Lancaster Castle was first used as a prison in 1196 although this role became more important during the English Civil War. In the late 18th century the castle began to be converted into a prison.

   Lancaster's gruesome history as the north's 'hanging town'

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   What happened to Lancaster Castle?

   • Until 2011 the majority of the buildings were leased to the Ministry of Justice as HM Prison Lancaster, after which the castle was returned to the Duchy's management. The castle is now open to the public seven days a week and is undergoing a large-scale refurbishment.

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   Who drew Lancaster Castle in 1824?

   • An interior view of Lancaster Castle in 1824, pen and ink drawing by J. Weetman. The keep is right of centre. Letitia Elizabeth Landon 's poetical illustration Lancaster Castle., to a picture by Thomas Allom showing the Shire Hall and the Priory, was published in Fisher's Drawing Room Scrap Book, 1837.

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   Where did the Battle of Lancaster come from?

   • Its beginnings date back to Roman times when, from its commanding position on the hill overlooking the town of Lancaster and the River Lune, it stood as a bastion against the marauding forces of the ancient Picts and Scots tribes.

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9. www.bbc.co.uk › lancashire › contentBBC - Lancashire - History - Lancaster Castle

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   Oct 6, 2005 · Lancaster Castle's beginnings date back to Roman times and from its commanding position on the hill overlooking the city of Lancaster and the River Lune, it stood as a bastion against the...